The officer took a few quick glances around the area. The tall, lanky youngster was sitting on the grass with his wrist held in his hand.

The little child who had fractured his elbow was sobbing as he lay on the ground, anxiously attempting to prevent his severely injured arm from moving so as not to cause himself any further agony. The little child who had fractured ribs had pulled himself up into a sitting posture, but it was evident that he was coughing up blood.

It was obvious that one or more of his shattered ribs had pierced one of his lungs. After passing out and falling on the...